A construction of a youth center for BGN 4, 4 million starts in Galabovo

March 23, 2015

The building of a youth center in the town of Galabovo starts by the end of this week. The project is a joint initiative with AES Galabovo and the municipality of the city, which will create a nice spot for sports and leisure for the local community. The beginning of the construction is scheduled for the end of this week, the 27th of March on an official ceremony.

The value of the project is BGN 4, 4 million and is entirely financed by AES Galabovo. As part of the project, the municipality of Galabovo will build protective drains on the banks of Sizliyka river to protect the youth center in case of flooding. The renovation of the youth center in Galabovo is the biggest public-private partnership in the municipality.

The complex will be located within the park of Galabovo, between the local stadium, Sizliyka river and the round junction.  The existing old building will be completely renovated and the park landscaped.  Within the youth center will be placed a summer stage , open space stage, a playground, a library and an outdoor exhibition. Furthermore, there will be fitness. This project is expected to take up to two years of work to be completed.

This venture is part of the corporate-social responsibility program of AES, which includes also projects exceeding BGN 7 million. Over BGN 3 million have been invested so far in the town of Galabovo in renovating the local infrastructure.  Traditionally, AES invests in multiple events such as sports, cultural and educational activities.